Lots of people, particularly hard to buy for men, like a good brew! There are many unique and special Christmas beers on offer each year that would make a pleasant surprise as a gift. They also make an interesting and topical conversation addition to festive celebrations. Brewers all around the world make special Christmas labels and beers that are considered by many to be the most sort after and best beers of the year! Many of the top Christmas beers are on display at the number one Christmas beer festival in the world held in Essen, Belgium each year in December. A great place to visit for the true beer connoisseur!

Here are some great companies that offer unique brews for Christmas:

1. Very Bad Elf Special Reserve Ale! A classic English bitter ale. It has a slightly sweet body with a spicy flavor based on a recipe from 1795 which uses Fuggles hops (dates back to the mid 1800s). A highly recommended beer! www.sheltonbrothers.com

2. Beer Man sez: Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Beer! A weaker strength beer for those watching their alcohol yet it is rich with creamy chocolate tones and a slight toasted flavor (English-style hops). www.bigskybrew.com

3. Scrooge & Marley Hazelnut Christmas AlemmDefinitely a unique name and blend for the holiday season! www.huberbrewery.com

4. Anchor Steam Christmas Ale The Ale recipe is different every year as is the label! This ales motto is to celebrate the newness of life. http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beers/christmasale.htm

5. Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale This is one you definitely want to put under your Christmas tree and make a beer lover very happy this season! This is a dry hopped ale with an intense aroma has been specially brewed for the holidays. Renowned for its great hop taste this celebration ale has been a Gold Medal Winner!

As you can see from the above sample there are some wacky to traditional named Christmas beers. Of course there are still the popular favorites on offer but dressed up for the holiday season such as Bud Light Holiday Six Packs http://www.anheuser-busch.com/news/BudLightHoliday110705.htm with Christmas themed wrapping of snow bulbs, holly and Christmas trees which are eye catching and festive. More ale companies are preparing for Christmas by adding extra ingredients to flavor their standard recipes during the holiday season and dressing them up by adding special Christmas wrapping to ensure something really special for ale lovers over the holiday season. Remember always encourage drinking in moderation and enjoy being adventurous and try some new Christmas beers this season!

Bernadette Dimitrov

Bernadette Dimitrov is the author of "The HoHoHo Factor!" ebook and audio book and creator of ‘The HoHoHo Factor” board game - fun enlightenment travelling through cultures, traditions, myths, symbols, meanings and secret blessings and creeds from Santa Claus - ebook, audio and game for the whole family to enjoy! She is also creator of the children’s ebook and audio “Bluey the Blue Kangaroo Santa’s new Reindeer Recruit” a fun and magical children’s book that promotes enlightened principals such as 'vizualization' which is taught today by many success mentors and gurus as a key element for success in life! She is a proud Protégé of The Enlightened Millionaire Institute founded by Masters of success Robert G Allen and Mark Victor Hansen. Bernadette was also one of the original founders of the Global Success Community in Australia. She has a background in and studied 'Arts' and 'Human Services'. She refers to herself as an Enlightened Entrepreneur. Although born and living in Melbourne, Australia she considers herself as a citizen of the world! Dedicated to enlightened principles. She believes everyone has a gift within, a seed to nurture and a gift to give out into the world! She believes our mission is to grow the spirit within and give the gift of who we really are. Her work is focused on self wisdom and the connection within ourselves and with each other. With a sense of fun, humor & curiosity for the world we live in, she incorporates enlightened spiritual and human development for the new millennium!